Program Manager

Program Manager

It's not just about your career or job title It's about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it's for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you're in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who Will You Be Working With?

The Program Manager serves as the primary point of contact for our Train Handling business, overseeing projects such as Trip Optimizer and Locotrol. This role is responsible for delivering projects on schedule and within budget, managing all phases including Quality, Engineering, and Operations. Key duties include monitoring earned value financials, providing regular updates on cost, schedule, and production deliveries to both internal and external stakeholders, and proactively identifying and mitigating project risks. The Program Manager also collaborates closely with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to ensure timely procurement and delivery of software, hardware, materials, and parts for assigned projects.

How Will You Make a Difference?

The Program Manager will ensure services are completed on time, on budget and meet customer / sponsors requirements.

What Do We Want to Know About You?

College BS / BA degree required, with preference given to engineering, software fields, or business management areas of study.

Must have knowledge of Systems / Software Project Management.

Demonstrated ability to achieve continuous, process-driven improvement of technology-based systems

Effective oral and written communication skills; ability to articulate clearly and concisely, tailored to audience.

Self-motivated with proven ability to work independently and demonstrate strong leadership and team-building skills

Ability to develop high level of credibility and strong positive relationships with subordinates, peers, and management.

10 - 15% travel requirement

What Will Your Typical Day Look Like?

Manage Software Release Process activities to support contractual obligations and R&D initiatives.

Support maintenance services activities to include identification of work and organizational breakdown structures, support of software and hardware updates, creation of project schedule, requirements creation and management, risk and communication management plans.

Prepare and manage to a maintenance and service schedules, obtain concurrence of all participating organizations and negotiate service activity logistics with the customer.

Allocate and track level of effort and finances for the project on a regular basis to supporting organizations

Support periodic project reviews addressing costs, schedules, risks and customer considerations.

Support creation of sub-contractor / third party business relationships associated with the Project.

Monitor project success against the targets cost, margin, schedule, manning, and customer requirements and make required adjustments to meet project internal expectations.

Support the development of customer enhancement projects including all bid and schedule estimates and management approval activities.

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers' potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world.

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.